On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.
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Dave Holland: Prism
On September 2, 2013, “Dare2” label released “Prism”, the 20th Dave Holland album. It was recorded in August 2012, at “Sear Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Louise Holland and Dave Holland.
Personnel:
- Dave Holland – bass
- Kevin Eubanks – guitar
- Craig Taborn – piano, electric piano
- Eric Harland – drums
- James Farber – engineer
- Chris Allen – engineer assistant
- Ted Tuthill – engineer assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Kevin Byrd – artwork
- Susan Archie – design
- Ulli Gruber – photography
- Louise Holland – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Holland, except where noted.
- The Watcher – Kevin Eubanks
- The Empty Chair (for Clair)
- Spirals – Craig Taborn
- Choir – Eric Harland
- The Color of Iris – Kevin Eubanks
- A New day
- The True meaning of Determination – Craig Taborn
- Evolution – Kevin Eubanks
- Breathe
Maria Muldaur: Same
In August 1973, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Maria Muldaur album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Warner Bros Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joe Boyd and Lenny Waronker.
Personnel:
- Maria Muldaur – vocals
- Clarence White – acoustic guitar
- Ry Cooder – acoustic guitar
- Andrew Gold – acoustic guitar
- David Nichtern – acoustic and electric guitar
- David Grisman – mandolin
- Bill Keith – banjo, steel guitar
- David Lindley – Hawaiian guitar
- Dr. John – keyboards, horn arrangements
- Jim Dickinson – piano
- Mark T. Jordan – piano
- Spooner Oldham – piano
- Greg Prestopino – piano, voices, backing vocals
- James Gordon – organ, clarinet
- Nick DeCaro – accordion, string arrangements
- Chris Ethridge – bass guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
- Ray Brown – bass guitar
- Dave Holland – bowed bass
- Jimmy Calhoun – bass guitar
- Tommy McClure – bass guitar
- Freebo – bass guitar
- Amos Garrett – vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Ed Shaughnessy – drums
- John Boudreaux – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Chris Parker – drums
- Jerry Jumonville – alto horn, horn arrangements
- Artie Butler – alto horn, horn arrangements
- Beryl Marriott – violin
- Richard Greene – violin
- Larry Packer – violin, viola
- Karen Alexander – backing vocals
- Gloria Jones – backing vocals
- Ellen Kearney – backing vocals
- Bettye LaVette – backing vocals
- Jessica Smith – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Any Old Time – Jimmie Rodgers
- Midnight at the Oasis – David Nichtern
- My Tennessee Mountain Home – Dolly Parton
- I Never Did Sing You a Love Song – David Nichtern
- The Work Song – Kate McGarrigle
- Don’t You Feel My Leg (Don’t You Get Me High) – Blue Lu Barker, Danny Barker, J. Mayo Williams
- Walkin’ One and Only – Dan Hicks
- Long Hard Climb – Ron Davies
- Three Dollar Bill – Mac Rebennack
- Vaudeville Man – Wendy Waldman
- Mad Mad Me – Wendy Waldman
Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Karyōbin
In July 1968, “Island” label released “Karyōbin”, the fourth Spontaneous Music Ensemble (The) studio album. It was recorded in February 1968, at “Olympic Studio” in London, and was produced by Eddie Kramer.
Personnel:
- Dennis Bailey – electric guitar
- Dave Holland – double bass
- John Stevens – drums
- Evan Parker – soprano saxophone
- Kenny Wheeler – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Eddie Kramer – recording
- Robert Macauley – painting
- David Chaston – design
- John Kilby – photography
- Victor Schonfield – sleeve notes
Track listing:
- Part I
- Part II
Judas Priest: British Steel
On April 11, 1980, “CBS” label released “British Steel”, the sixth Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by “Tittenhurst Park” in Ascot, England, and was produced by Tom Allom.
Personnel:
- Rob Halford – vocals
- K. K. Downing – guitars
- Glenn Tipton – guitars
- Ian Hill – bass
- Dave Holland – drums
- Lou Austin – engineer
- Ray Staff – cut
- Rosław Szaybo – design
- Robert Elsdale – photography
- Robert Ellis – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and K. K. Downing.
- Breaking the Law
- Rapid Fire
- Metal Gods
- Grinder
- United
- Living After Midnight
- You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise
- The Rage
- Steeler
Judas Priest: Sin After Sin
On April 8, 1977, “Columbia” label released “Sin After Sin”, the third Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded in January 1977, at “Ramport” in London., and was produced by Roger Glover, Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill and Simon Phillips.
Personnel:
- Rob Halford – vocals
- K. K. Downing – guitars
- Glenn Tipton – guitars, piano, arrangements
- Ian Hill – bass
- Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
- Les Binks – drums
- Dave Holland – drums
- Mark Dodson – engineer
- Rosław Szaybo – art direction
- Bob Carlos Clarke – design, photography
Track listing:
- Sinner – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Diamonds and Rust – Joan Baez
- Starbraker – Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Last Rose of Summer – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Let Us Prey / Call for the Priest – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Raw Deal – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Here Comes the Tears – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Dissident Aggressor – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
ScoLoHoFo: Oh!
On January 27, 2003, “Blue Note” label released “Oh!”, album by ScoLoHoFo. It was recorded in July 2002, at “Sear Sound” in New York City, and was produced by John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Dave Holland and Al Foster.
Personnel:
- Joe Lovano – soprano and tenor saxophone
- John Scofield – guitars
- Dave Holland – bass
- Al Foster – drums
- James Farber – engineer, mixing
- Steve Mazur – engineer assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Gordon H. Jee – creative direction
- Burton Yount – package design
- Jimmy Katz – photography
- Michael Bourne – liner notes
- Eli Wolf – A&R direction, co-producer
- Mantis Evar – product manager
Track listing:
- Oh! – Joe Lovano
- Right About Now – John Scofield
- The Winding Way – Dave Holland
- Bittersweet – Al Foster
- Shorter Form – John Scofield
- New Amsterdam – Joe Lovano
- In Your Arms – Dave Holland
- The Dawn of Time – Joe Lovano
- Brandyn – Al Foster
- Faces – Dave Holland
- Oh I See – John Scofield
Eric Kloss: One, Two, Free
In November 1973, “Muse” label released “One, Two, Free”, the eleventh Eric Kloss album. It was recorded in August 1972, in New York City, and was produced by Don Schlitten.
Personnel:
- Eric Kloss – alto saxophone
- Ron Thomas – electric piano, tambourine
- Pat Martino – guitar
- Dave Holland – bass
- Ron Krasinski – drums
Track listing:
- One, Two, Free – Eric Kloss, Pat Martino, Ron Thomas
- Elegy
- The Wizard
- It’s Too Late – Carole King, Toni Stern
- Licea – Eric Kloss
Roy Haynes
On November 12, 2024 Roy Owen Haynes died aged 99. He was musician (drums), regarded as one of best and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. In his career lasting over 80 years he recorded and performed with the best known and most important jazz musicians, including Miles Davis, Lester Young, Kai Winding, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Wardell Gray, Sarah Vaughan, Cal Tjader, Eddie Shu, Nat Adderley, Milt Jackson, Red Rodney, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Art Farmer, Art Blakey, Dorothy Ashby, John Handy, George Shearing, Randy Weston, Kenny Burrell, Phineas Newborn, Jr, Sonny Stitt, Lee Konitz, Eric Dolphy, Etta Jones, Booker Little, Betty Roché, Tommy Flanagan, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Oliver Nelson, Sonny Stitt, Kai Winding, J. J. Johnson, Lem Winchester, Steve Lacy, Ray Charles, Jaki Byard, Ted Curson, Bob Brookmeyer, Jackie Paris, Roland Kirk, Willis Jackson, McCoy Tyner, Ted Curson, John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Andrew Hill, Jackie McLean, Jimmy Witherspoon, Gary Burton, Archie Shepp, Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette, Leon Thomas, Clifford Jordan, Pharoah Sanders, Gato Barbieri, Dave Brubeck, Duke Jordan, Warne Marsh, Mary Lou Williams, Nick Brignola, Dizzy Reece, Johnny Griffin, Alice Coltrane, Art Pepper, Sal Nistico, Red Garland, Hank Jones, Stanley Cowell, Joe Albany, Freddie Hubbard, Toshiyuki Honda, Michel Petrucciani, Mark Isaacs, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny and Kenny Barron. Roy Haynes received big number of awards including “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” by the “National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences”, and the award at the “Special Merit Awards Ceremony & Nominees Reception” of the “54th Annual Grammy Awards”. In 2019, Haynes was given the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the “Jazz Foundation of America”. As leader and co-leader, Roy Haynes released 32 albums.
Miles Davis: Filles De Kilimanjaro
In December 1968, “Columbia” label released “Filles de Kilimanjaro”, the 40th Miles Davis album. It was recorded June – September 1968, at “Columbia 30th Street” in New York City, and was produced by Teo Mecero.
Personnel:
- Miles Davis – trumpet
- Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
- Herbie Hancock – electric piano
- Chick Corea – piano, RMI electra-piano
- Ron Carter – electric bass
- Dave Holland – double bass
- Tony Williams – drums
- Frank Laico, Arthur Kendy – engineer
- Hiro – cover art
Track listing:
All tracks by Miles Davis.
- Frelon Brun
- Tout de Suite
- Petits Machins
- Filles de Kilimanjaro
- Mademoiselle Mabry
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